A LITTLE ABOUT US

By now you know we’re an independent and innovative sectoral leader. Did you know in 2018 we became part of SGG Group and have offices in 24 different locations around the globe? We credit this growth to our people – talented and driven individuals making things better for their teams, clients and communities. We call ourselves ‘First Names’.

SO HOW ABOUT YOU?

Regardless of your level of experience, you’re committed to being the best you can be. You’re driven to make a difference and take this positive attitude into all areas of your life. You like a challenge; it’s what makes life interesting. You’re comfortable in your own skin and you like to help out, as well as learn from, your peers. You learn, adapt and grow – oh, and you have fun while you’re at it.

YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Our commitment to you is that we will help you become your personal best. All of our First Names benefit from a comprehensive and individually tailored training programme. We focus on a holistic skillset of professional accreditation and management development, soft skills, coaching and technical training. This is a business built by people, so helping our people be great is great for business.

EXPERIENCE NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY

Each year, we seek out the brightest new graduates and welcome them to our team. While we don't expect a world of knowledge and expertise, we do expect a passion and thirst for learning and a colourful range of personal interests. It's your personality – and particularly your thoughts, perspectives, experiences and individuality – that define the way you will influence our business for years to come. We’ll assign you a team with plenty of people who’ve been through the same process recently. They’ll help out with your orientation and ensure you get real experience, training and opportunities right from the start. Visit our dedicated Graduate Careers page to find out more.

YOUR LIFE AS A FIRST NAME

Being a First Name means being passionate about both professional and personal development. We know that the prosperity of ourselves, our teams, our clients and our communities are intertwined and we work hard to achieve the best for everyone. We support personal goals and celebrate achievements beyond the workplace. We create working environments which support and encourage open, honest discussion and collaboration. This has created a unique company culture that we believe is central to our continued success.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We’re always looking for people to join us, so keep an eye on our vacancy listings. If you see a role that’s right for you, upload your (very sharp) CV, fill out the application form (it’ll take about 15 minutes) and we’ll get in touch. In line with our people-focused approach, throughout the interview process you will get to meet someone doing a similar job to the one you’re applying for, as well as your prospective line manager and a member of our friendly HR team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our applicants. We look forward to meeting you.

Featured First Name

Tom Hardman is a Client Services Director for First Names Group in Jersey.

Never reach out your hand unless you’re willing to extend your arm.

Tom brings a natural charm, confidence and well-mannered grace to his role. He swiftly establishes a rapport with everyone he meets by trying to see the situation through their eyes. This helps him to find connections and puts everyone at ease. Since joining the Group in 2013, Tom manages two client portfolios, and is chairman of the First Names Group Investment Committee in Jersey.

Maria Yiallouros is an Accounting Manager for First Names Group in Cyprus.

Destiny is not a matter of chance or something to wait for;
it is a matter of choice and something to achieve

Maria is driven by logic and structure. She goes to great lengths to understand a situation, before applying her analytical mind to finding the best solution for it. Finding new and innovative ways to solve tricky problems is what she finds most rewarding about her job. Being courageous and tenacious is all part of the package – she never shies away from tough tasks and is always ready for action.

Dawn Shand is a Director for the Private Client department of First Names Group in Luxembourg.

Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.

Dawn focuses on daily management, company domiciliation, and trust administration with noteworthy competence. Also responsible for clients based in Malta and the British Virgin Islands, Dawn is both respectful and respected, bringing a sunny disposition and serenity to proceedings to get things done right first time.

Nigel McLellan is an Finance Business Partner for First Names Group in the Isle of Man.

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

Always delivering above and beyond client expectations, Nigel ensures his work is on time and on target. His interpersonal, analytical and numerical talents make him a highly valued member of the team. He knows that without change, life and business would lack colour and opportunity. Grabbing the initiative with both hands, Nigel works hard to harness its potential and directs it in innovative and practical ways.

Having joined First Names Group in January 2013, Karen brings 17 years of compliance and risk experience to the Group risk team. She supports all the Group companies - helping them manage their risks through training, development of policies and advice on specific issues. Karen enjoys the challenges that come with the Group’s broad diversity of locations and cultures.

Tonia Leigh-Morgan is the In House Legal Counsel for First Names Group in Guernsey.

You only get one shot at life, make it count.

Working directly with relationship managers and external legal counsel, Tonia devotes her day to ensuring the Group’s clients’ legal ducks are in a neat row – or chasing them back into line when they wander. The various structure documents she drafts provide the foundation for a successful future and reflect her exceptional attention to detail. Always available for an opinion, Tonia can be relied on to give sound generic legal advice – fast!

Dawn Manti’s role is certainly varied. As an Associate Director of Operations for First Names Group in Jersey.

Give to the world the best you have,
and the best will come back to you.

Dawn has a hand in so many aspects of the business, and is tasked with ensuring that all runs smoothly. Her dedicated and focused attention enables her to make the business – and the people – much happier. Dawn positions people front and centre, counting herself lucky as she genuinely loves working with many different departments and people across the Group. With over 20 years’ experience in the finance industry, Dawn is ideally suited to managing the facilities and company secretarial teams and operations in Jersey.

Gene White is Managing Director for First Names Group in the United States.

There is no limit to what you can do or where you can go if you don't mind who gets the credit.

A corporate tax professional with over 30 years of experience, Gene is always mindful that clients come first. He has been an inspirational voice in the Temmes acquisition because his clients have complete trust in him to do the right thing. He believes that when someone gives you something, you should give something back. He is committed to using his technical, financial and administrative abilities to help companies in the US and Canada achieve their objectives.